StarCraft And Brood War Are Now Completely Free-To-Play, Download Here

April 18, 2017

Although an HD remaster of StarCraft will be released this Summer just in time for its 20 year anniversary, you can download and play the original game at no cost starting today.

StarCraft and StarCraft: Brood War are now available for free with no microtransactions. Multiplayer is supported along with the entire campaign. The software has been made available on Blizzard's servers through an independent download that isn't visible on the Blizzard App.

Also Read: The Most Iconic Unit Quotes Of StarCraft

Alongside this news is the release of a v1.18 patch, an update that prepares the game for its upcoming upgrade to HD. It also fixes notable bugs, improves the anti-cheat, and adds an observer mode to bring the game up to modern spectator standards. The full patch notes can be read on the StarCraft blog.

You can download the free StarCraft client here.

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.